Specialist, Distribution Asset Standards

Permanent - Full Time

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**JOB SUMMARY**:
**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Executes technical evaluations of key and complex critical equipment and materials in establishing supply contracts. Works closely with the Material Team Lead but operates with a high degree of independence and initiative. Works strategically with Procurement and Logistics departments in determining appropriate procurement strategies and tactics based on a multitude of (often conflicting) factors. Contributes to negotiations of contract terms and conditions with key suppliers.
- Ensures all material defects are investigated, tracked, resolved, and communicated in a timely, systematic, and prioritized manner, including the management of Supplier Corrective Requests. Investigates and resolves complex, system critical, and/or safety related material defects. Oversees coordination of material defect investigations in consultation with Testing Lead. Performs root cause analysis and issues summary reports. Monitors for trends and implements recommendations as warranted.
- Investigates and supports safety investigations categorized as critical or major. Implements improvements to construction standards and material specifications as warranted.
- Leads design and drawing review of supplier technical submissions with respect to critical key equipment including transformers. Recommends and implements improvements, with focus on safety, and in consideration of new technologies and field requirements.
- Provides timely technical analysis in support of field personnel (e.g., arc flash, grounding improvements, communication/protection schemes).
- Engages on site with field personnel to discover, explore, initiate, and implement improvements to construction standards and materials.
- Leads and conducts piloting or laboratory testing to improve construction standards.
- Provides oversight of dielectric bucket truck testing program, including trouble shooting of complex problems.
- Oversees SAP Configurator processes and training. Coordinates material and standards updates with key affected stakeholders (Engineering, Construction). Collaborates on larger scale system improvements with Information Technology.
- Provides leadership and direction to cross functional project teams and staff.

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:

- Degree in Engineering, Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Interprovincial Journeyperson Powerline Technician, or other related equivalent AND/OR;
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, Prince 2, or equivalent AND/OR;
- 5 years of related distribution electrical power systems experience
- Team player with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower
- Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
- Excellent analytical, research and problem solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
- Excellent facilitation, project management and decision making skills
- Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork
- Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies
- Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered

At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion. We’re dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workplace and a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act. These include:

- Indigenous Peoples
- members of Visible Minority Groups
- persons with disabilities
- women
- LGBTQ2S+ community
- persons who served and are serving in the military
- newcomers to Saskatchewan

We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.

As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we prioritize hiring Indigenous Peoples as we recognize and respect their knowledge and experience. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we’re committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace. Learn more at Commitment to Diversity.

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